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Job Description
As the Accounting Associate, you are responsible for all tactical and operational duties of the accounting function.
Responsibilities
Accounting Records and Financial Statements:
- Maintain proper accounting records.
- Prepare journal entries and post transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reconciliation reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant accounting concepts and principles.
Support and Compliance:
- Support the Head of Accounting in budget preparation, annual reports, audits, etc.
- Review and confirm the correct tax computation, remittance, and engagement of stakeholders for tax receipts.
- Ensure timely preparation and transmission of regulatory filings and other external reports.
Expense Management and Reporting:
- Manage and report on petty cash and operational expenses within limits set by the Head of Accounting and Chief Operation Officer.
- Month-end closing activities like generating reports, and cut off activities on specific workdays (monthly, quarterly, annually).
- Preparation of standard management reports and any reports as may be required by management from time to time.
- Assist in the development and reporting of key performance metrics to help drive business productivity.
Reconciliation and Data Accuracy:
- Daily reconciliation for all payment processors for all products using source data.
- Ensure accuracy of all automated sources of data via frequent checks and reconciliations.
SOP Development and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Application of the principles of the accounting manuals and updates to the manuals are subject to the approval of the Head of Accounting.
- Development and update of Accounting SOPs.
- Engagement of internal stakeholders as required to fulfill responsibilities.
Qualification
- B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
- 2 – 4 years working as an Accountant.
- Professional certification or Part Qualification – (Professional level of ACA, ACCA is an added advantage).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Intermediate report writing skills.
- Basic presentation skills.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
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